Mass Up With German Volume Training (GVT) : 10 Of 10

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Mass Up With German Volume Training (GVT) : 10 Of 10

Maximising the perfusion of blood to your muscles is key to any mass gaining regimen. However we don’t always have the time or the know how to fit in a session that is adequate to stimulate a muscle swell as well as cause enough strain to encourage Supercompensation, which ultimately induces muscle growth.

Volume is key to increasing blood flow to muscles, and blood flow to muscles is integral to growth. By performing high volume reps and sets at a relatively high weight (so that you fail at or around 10 reps each set) you stand to recruit more motor units, which in turn hit more total muscle fibres per exercise.

People performing GVT have been known to gain around 5kg+ in just 6 weeks of body part splits!

Get the weight right

To ensure you are lifting the correct weight, do not be afraid to fail, in fact you should be close to failing each time in order to maximise growth. If you absolutely cannot hit 10 reps then lower the weight so that you can…but be disciplined with yourself here!

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Tom has always participated in sport both recreationally and competitively which led to an unquenchable thirst for information on anything health, nutrition and fitness. After leaving school Tom went on to play for a football academy during which time he studied Sport and Exercise Science. From here he went on to study a BSc (Hons) Sport Science at UEA followed by his second BSc (Hons) degree, this time at the University of Hertfordshire studying Dietetics. Tom has worked in the fitness, educational and clinical nutrition industry starting out at David Lloyd Health and Leisure Clubs. He then went on to work as a Dietitian (RD) in the NHS, during which time he conducted clinics for healthy eating, weight loss and weight gain, as well as specialised consultations on Diabetes, IBS and Coeliac disease to name a few. He has vast amounts of experience at devising diet plans and supplement regimens, as well as working in the community with schools and competitive athletes. As Head Nutritionist and Supplement expert at Discount Supplements Tom is here to provide current and evidence based health and nutrition information to help you reach your health and fitness goals!